Matthew Morrison has opened up about his The Greatest Dancer co-star Cheryl, ahead of the live grand final this weekend.

Over the last few weeks the dance captains have been locked in fierce competition, but according to Matthew they've been able to leave their aggression on set.

Speaking to the Mirror at the Brit Awards this week, Matthew revealed he's loved every second working with both Cheryl and Oti Mabuse - and admitted he wasn't ready to leave them or the UK behind.

The US star said: "It's been a joy working with those two women. It's a privilege to be in the centre of all their energy.

"They are both so dynamic and such powerful women, which is what we're all about right now."

Matthew said he'd loved working with Cheryl and Oti on the BBC One show (Image: BBC/Syco/Thames/Tom Dymond)

Cheryl performs on The Greatest Dancer (Image: BBC)

The former Glee star also revealed that he's been trying to set up a play date between Cheryl and her one-year-old son Bear and his own son Revel James, also one.

"It hasn't happened yet because we've been working so much on the show," said Matthew.

But he did enjoy a late night with Strictly Come Dancing star Oti as they headed out after last weekend's live show.

Matthew and wife Renee enjoyed a night at the Brits this week (Image: WireImage)

Matthew told the Mirror he and Renee didn't want to leave the UK (Image: SplashNews.com)

"We went to some dance place. It was a great night out," he said.

Matthew previously revealed he'd been surprised to see all the 'hate' Cheryl receives on social media.

Calling her the 'sweetest' and a 'supermum,' Matthew previously told Mail Online: "All the Cheryl gets has been shocking to me because I don't see that every day and obviously I don't live here so to see that is really surprising because she is one of the sweetest nicest people I've ever met.

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Matthew called Cheryl a 'supermum' and said he didn't understand the hate she received (Image: BBC)

"She's such a hard worker and really dedicated to her family and her work life."

He added: "She's one of those supermums who makes everything work. Its petty that people attack her so I don't understand."

The grand final of Greatest Dancer, masterminded by Simon Cowell , will air on BBC One this weekend.

Remaining competitors KLA, Ellie, James and Oliver and Harry and Eleiyah will be battling it out to win the £50,000 prize fund and the opportunity to perform as a guest dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.